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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Growth of Medium and Small Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises  implements various schemes and programmes for the growth and development of MSME Sector in the country. These schemes and programmes include Prime Minister’s Employment Generation programme , Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries , A Scheme for Promoting innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship , Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental Credit to MSMEs, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises , Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme , Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Upgradation Scheme .
The details of funds allocated under various schemes/programmes of the Ministry  are given below:
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S. No.
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Scheme/ Programme
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Allocation

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1.
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A Scheme for Promoting innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship 
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50.00
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2.
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Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries 
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125.00
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3.
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Prime Minister’s Employment Generation programme 
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2327.10
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4.
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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises 
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597.00
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5.
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Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Upgradation Scheme 
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755.78
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6.
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Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental Credit to MSMEs
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350.00
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7.
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Cluster Development Programme for MSEs
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227.90
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8.
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Tool Rooms & Technology Institutions
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118.10
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni  tests the first-ever electric Tractor in the Institute
The Institute obtains NABL Certificate of Accreditation for CMVR Test Laboratory
Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni  has tested the first-ever electric Tractor in the Institute. The institute received the application for an electric tractor under Confidential Test initially. Accordingly, the institute has tested the tractor & released the Draft Test Report in February, 2021. After the release of the draft test report, the manufacturer has requested for conversion of the nature of the test from “Confidential to Commercial” and the competent authority has accepted the request of the manufacturer. Accordingly, the Test Report was released as a Commercial Test Report. Electric tractor will be more environment friendly than other types of tractors.
Central farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni  has obtained the NABL Certificate of Accreditation for CMVR Test Laboratory on 30th March, 2021.
Accreditation is the third-party attestation related to a conformity assessment body conveying the formal demonstration of its competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks. Conformity Assessment Body  is a body that includes Testing including Medical Laboratory, Calibration Laboratory, Proficiency Testing Provider, Certified Reference Material Producer.
The liberalization of trade and industry policies of the Government of India has created quality consciousness in domestic trade and provided greater thrust for export. As consequence testing centres and laboratories have to demonstrably operate at an internationally acceptable level of competence.
Laboratory accreditation is a procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition of technical competence for specific tests/ measurements, based on third party assessment and following international standards.
Similarly, Proficiency testing Provider accreditation gives formal recognition of competence for organizations that provide proficiency testing. Reference Material Producers Accreditation gives formal recognition of competence to carry out the production of reference materials based on third party assessment and following international standards.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIBES India Outlets to open at Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Kolkata airports
The Airport Authority of India has allotted space at Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Kolkata airports for opening of Tribes India outlets. Besides, TRIFED has been offered spaces at International Airports at Dehradun, Varanasi, Pune, Goa, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Amritsar and Gangtok for setting up of Tribes India Outlets. Presence of Tribes India Outlets at these Airports will not only be a good opportunity to market tribal products but also would help promote “Tribes India” as a brand among target customers.
TRIFED has established a network of 89 Outlets i.e. 42 own Sales outlets, 33 outlets on consignment sale and 14 franchisee outlets located across the country in comparison to 29 own outlets and 13 consignment outlets as on 30.07.2017.
Tribal Artisan Mela :
TAMs are organized by TRIFED with a view to identify new artisans and new products at the sourcing level in States/Districts/Villages for expanding the tribal producers base. During the month of July, 2018, 2 TAMs were organized at Udaipur  and Keojhar  where 120 artisans participated and exhibited their crafts 4 artisans have been enrolled during the month taking the total to 1027.
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited  is a national-level apex organization functioning, since 1987, under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, striving to promote the economic development of the Tribal communities of the country through marketing development and sustained upgradation of their skills and products. The approach involves capacity building, imparting need-based trainings, exploring marketing possibilities for products in national as well as international markets, brand building & creating opportunities for marketing on sustainable basis. In essence, TRIFED’s sole objective is to bring about a multi-dimensional transformation of the tribal society and a shift in the perception of their existing image.
Ministry of Defence
Agniveer Recruitment Rally Headquarter Recruting Zone, Pune
Pune, 19 July 2022
The Army Recruitment Drive under the recently launched Agnipath Scheme for the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and UT of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli will commence with effect from August 22.
A total of eight Recruitment Rallies including one Agniveer General Duty  at Pune will be organized under the aegis of Headquarter Recruiting Zone, Pune. The first two Recruitment Rallies by Army Recruiting Office Pune and Army Recruiting Office, Aurangabad are schedule in the month of August 22.The registration for these rallies is in progress. Additionally, the registration for Rallies by Army Recruiting Office Mumbai and Nagpur is also underway. By beginning of August 22, registration for Rallies by Army Recruiting Office Kolhapur, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar will also commence. The Candidates are required to register and apply online on the Join Indian Army website.
Recruitment will be conducted for Agniveer General Duty , Agniveer General Duty , Agniveer Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical, Agniveer Tradesman 10th Pass and Agniveer Tradesman 8th Pass. The entire recruitment process is being executed with the synergy of Civil Administration and the Local Military Authorities . Detailed and meticulous planning has been carried out and towards this end State and District administration has been forthcoming in providing are requisite assistance.Candidates are advised to carry all required original Education Certificates, adequate number Photographs, valid Affidavit as per format given in notification. “No candidates will be allowed entry into rally without correctly filled Affidavit”. Candidates in their own interest must carry out basic Medical Pre Inspection regarding any temporary medical condition. These actions will be enable smooth participation of youth in the Recruitment Rally. Army authorities advise all Candidates not fall prey to Touts as the entire recruitment process is very fair and transparent. Any Tout approaching any Candidate must apprise Military Officials / Civil Police. For any further queries candidates may drop their queries on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM meets officers and staff of PMO
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met and greeted the officers and staff of the Prime Minister's Office, at South Block today.
Senior officers of the PMO, including Principal Secretary to PM, Shri Nripendra Misra, NSA Shri Ajit Doval, Additional Principal Secretary Shri PK Mishra, and Secretary Shri Bhaskar Khulbe, felicitated the Prime Minister on his resounding victory in the recently concluded General Elections.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts and dedication of the entire PMO, over the last five years and urged everyone to rededicate themselves to work even harder to play a key role in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of India.
He said that the people have great expectations from the Government, and these expectations provide Team PMO with the energy to work to the utmost.
Acknowledging the contribution of each and every member of his team, the Prime Minister said that the last five years have been a learning experience, even for him.
He also conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the family members of the PMO officials.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ONE LAKH JOBS WILL BE CREATED IN FIRST THREE MONTHS WITH THE ROLLOUT OF GST: SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA, UNION MINISTER OF STATE  FOR LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister of State  for Labor and Employment said that with the rolling of Goods and Services Tax  across the nation, one lakh jobs will be created in the first three months in the country. In addition to this around 60,000 persons would get employment in accountancy sector, he said.
Addressing a Press Conference in Hyderabad today, Shri Dattatreya informed that the GST roll-out was a historic moment and it’s like nation achieving economic and tax freedom, he said. Explaining on the GST awareness campaign, Shri Dattatreya said that Union Finance Ministry with the association of different institutions conducted 1,118 workshops in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states in the last 6-months for the benefit of trading community and general public. Around 150 GST seva Kendras were setup and a manual which contains complete information was also made available to help the traders, he said.
Shri Dattatreya said that with the roll out of GST, 17 types of taxes abolished and tax system is changed into an integrated manner. There were nearly 1500 slabs in tax system, now it has brought down to only 4, he said. Shri Dattatreya also informed that from now on wards there will be no delays in the transport of goods as the check-posts situated at different state borders were removed. With the GST roll out, the GDP growth will be increased from 7% to 9%, inflation will come down as the prices of essential commodities will come down, he said.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIFED in Collaboration with UNICEF & WHO organized a Webinar for Promotion of Digital Campaign for SHGs to ensure Tribal gatherers carry on their Work Safely
50 Lakh Tribal gatherers are proposed to be reached through this campaign
TRIFED organized a Webinar for Virtual training to its Trainers and Self Help Groups  on basic orientation on Covid-19 response and key preventive measures to ensure tribal gatherers carry on their work safely. It was aimed to reach more than 18,000 participants and would cover tribal regions across all the 27 States. To ensure tribal gatherers carry on their work safely, TRIFED has collaborated with UNICEF and WHO for developing a digital communication strategy for promoting a digital campaign for Self Help Groups  involved in this work, highlighting the importance of Social Distancing.
Addressing the participants, Shri Pravir Krishna, MD, TRIFED said that the safety of tribal gatherers during Pandemic Covid-19 is our top priority and we have to ensure that the tribal gatherers carry on the their work of procurement of tribal products safely. The target of this Digital Campaign is to reach up to 50 lakh tribal gatherers to ensure their safety. It is the peak season for collection and harvest of Minor Forest Produce /Non Timber Forest Produce  in many regions. Certain proactive measures need to be initiated to ensure the wellbeing of the tribals and their economy by providing them safety and ensuring their livelihoods.
The Webinar received a very good participation response with 806 total registrations, and with 502 unique viewers. All in all, total users stood at 2388 during the Webinar. The Facebook views during the Webinar were 26000 and currently stand at 40,000.
UNICEF is providing the necessary support to the SHG Centers in the form of Digital Multimedia content, Webinars for Virtual trainings , Social Media campaigns  and Vanya Radio. Additionally, TRIFED has reached out to the Art of Living Foundation’s #iStandWithHumanity Initiative with a Stand With Tribal Families component in providing much needed food and ration for survival of the tribal community.
A total of 1205 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras  have been sanctioned in 27 States and 1 Union territory involving around 18,075 Van Dhan Self Help Groups. This involves over 3.6 Lakhs tribal gatherers in the Scheme. To start with, 15,000 of these SHGs will be promoted as Van Dhan Social Distancing Awareness cum Livelihood Centers’ through a digital training program. The SHGs will create awareness among the community about social distancing and steps to be followed. Do’s and Don’ts Advisories relating to NTFP to be kept in mind during Covid-19, providing suggestive practices for maintaining personal hygiene, adopting cashless practices, among others will be shared.
Ministry of Finance
20th Conference of Regional Heads of Customs Administration  of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation  concludes in Kochi;
Three Day Conference took stock of the progress made in carrying forward the programmes and initiatives of WCO to promote, facilitate and secure cross-border trade in the Region and the capacity building and technical assistance required by Member Administrations to achieve these goals among others
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  had organised a Conference of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation  in Kochi from 08th to 10th May, 2019. India hosted this Conference in its capacity as Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of WCO which it assumed on 1st July, 2018 for a two-year period.
The Conference took stock of the progress made in carrying forward the programmes and initiatives of WCO to promote, facilitate and secure cross-border trade in the Region and the capacity building and technical assistance required by Member Administrations to achieve these goals.
This 3-day Conference was chaired by Mr. Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, CBIC. Customs delegations from more than twenty countries of the Asia Pacific Region participated in the Conference along with senior officials of the WCO and its Regional Bodies, the Regional Office for Capacity Building  and Regional Intelligence Liaoning Office . Mr Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, WCO and Mr P.N.Rao, Principal Chief Commissioner, Customs, Kochi also attended the meeting.
In addition to the discussions on the strategic priorities of the Asia Pacific Region, the Conference also deliberated on the work programs of the Vice-Chair, ROCB & RILO, security related issues, trade facilitation, e-commerce, performance measurement, trusted trader programmes and emerging technological and logistical challenges in the fields of trade facilitation and Customs Administrations. The Conference also facilitated Bilateral Meetings between the Member States.
Recognising the importance of the collaborative approach between Customs and trade, a Trade Day was organised on 7th May, 2019 as a precursor to the Conference of the Regional Heads of Customs. In the daylong deliberations, representatives from trade & industry and think-tanks shared their insights and experiences that are expected to shape the thinking of customs administrations of the region in adopting policies and measures to promote trade facilitation and secure global trade, and promote ethical leadership.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
International Companies Helping Different Training Programmes of Skill India Mission
Many companies including technology and telecommunication companies such as IBM, CISCO, Adobe, SAP, Microsoft etc have come forward for helping different training programmes under Skill India Mission. IBM has launched a two year Advance Diploma Programme in IT, Networking and Cloud Computing in 16 NSTIs. Similarly CISCO is setting up Net academy Lab in six NSTIs for Master Trainer Training Programme to NSTI Instructors. The Directorate General of Training in collaboration with Adobe has launched training programme for Digital CV, Graphic, Videos, Web pages under which 17200 persons have been trained and another 7000 instructors of ITIs and NSTIs have been given Masters’ Training. Similarly, Training and Certification on Cloud Computing for COPA and CSA students of NSTIs and ITIs is being undertaken under Microsoft-NASSCOM initiatives. Further, Data Security council of India set up by NASSCOM, in collaboration with Microsoft has launched a Programme called Cyber Shiksha to create a skilled and industry ready women professionals in realm of cyber security under which 500 women have been trained during 2019-20. Besides, Symantec is funding a program to train women engineers on Cyber Security trades.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4-B/2022 dated June 15, 2022, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2022-23  will be opened for subscription during the period August 22-26, 2022 with Settlement date August 30, 2022. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be Rs 5,197  per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated August 19, 2022.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 5,147  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 64
More than 4.36 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
16.12 lakh vaccine doses given till 7pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 4.36 Crore today.
A total of 4,36,75,564vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7pm today.
These include 77,63,276HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 48,51,260HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 80,49,848FLWs , 25,41,265FLWs , 1,69,58,841 beneficiaries more than 60 years old and 35,11,074beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities.
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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77,63,276
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48,51,260
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80,49,848
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25,41,265
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35,11,074
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1,69,58,841
Total 16,12,172vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the Sixty Fourth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 14,41,009beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,71,163HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date:20th March,2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities
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Over60years
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Total Achievement
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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1stDose
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2nd Dose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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56,437
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46,975
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92,242
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1,24,188
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2,87,462
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10,04,868
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1,441,009
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17,1163
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from August 5 to 8
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from August 5 to 8, 2023.
(On August 5, 2023, the President will visit the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and interact with Mahouts and Cavadies of Tamil Nadu.
On August 6, 2023, the President will address the 165th convocation of University of Madras at Chennai. On the same day, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, she will also meet the members of PVTGs of Tamil Nadu, unveil the portrait of Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar and grace the renaming ceremony of Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan as Bharathiyar Mandapam.
On August 7, 2023, the President will inaugurate the Linear Accelerator of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry. She will also virtually inaugurate a 50-bed Hospital at Villianur, under the National AYUSH Mission and attend the civic reception to be hosted in her honour by the Government of Puducherry.
On August 8, 2023, at Auroville, the President will visit the Matrimandir, a city exhibition and inaugurate the conference on ‘Aspiring for Supermind in the City of Consciousness’.
Ministry of Finance
35,074 taxpayers opt for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme
The total number of taxpayers who have opted for the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act since its enactment is 35,074 through Form-1  that have been submitted till 8th September, 2020. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Giving more details, the Minister further said that the revenue generated till date through the Act is Rs. 9,538 crore. This figure does not include the payments made by the taxpayers who are yet to file their declarations under the Scheme. The time-limit for filing of declaration under the scheme has been extended till 31st December, 2020.
Ministry of Railways
Boost to Rail connectivity in Assam
Cabinet approves doubling of New Bongaigaon - Agthori via Rangiyarailway line 
Project will traverse through Bongaigaon, Baksa, Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup districts
This project will generate direct employment during construction for about 34.31 lakh mandays
The total estimated cost of this project is Rs. 2042.51 crore and will be completed by 2022-23
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to construct the New Bongaigaon and Agthori via Rangiya doubling  of Northeast Frontier Railway in Assam with an estimated cost of Rs. 2042.51 crore. The project will be completed by 2022-23 and will be executed by Construction Organization of Northeast Frontier Railway.
The line capacity utilization of the section between New Bongaigaon and Agthori via Rangiya is more than 100%. Traffic on this section will further increase as Rangiya-Murkongselek Broad Gauge line has already been commissioned in 2015-16 and Bogibeel Bridge new line has been commissioned recently. To remove the existing capacity constraints of existing network and to handle the increasing freight and passenger traffic, doubling of New Bongaigaon - Agthori via Rangiya is required. Overall operative performance of New Bongaigaon - Agthori via Rangiya will improve by the doubling and congestion of section will also reduce to the great extent.
The project will ease the growing through traffic into the North East region and saving due to faster mobility through the proposed double line section. This project will also generate direct employment during construction for about 34.31 lakh mandays.
The alignment for the approved doubling from New Bongaigaon to Agthori via Rangiya  will traverse through Bongaigaon, Baksa, Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup districts of Assam.